Middlesex County and Wakefield Town property record for 42 Chestnut St, Wakefield, MA 01880
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,177 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 0.155 acres (6,747 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $415,000 (May 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $9,145 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20028 |
| Primary APN | 20028 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,177 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,952 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,116 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,116 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,747 sqft (0.155 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 20028 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 42 CHESTNUT ST |
| City | WAKEFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01880-2211 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | GR |
| Legal Subdivision | J SARGENT S |
| Legal Block | 186 |
| Jurisdiction | WAKEFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WAKEFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5002 |
| Census Tract | 335200 |
42 Chestnut St, a triplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2008.
Source: Middlesex County and Wakefield Town records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 CHESTNUT ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-2211 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 5, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 5, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 4, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200873311 |
| Deed Book / Page | 51135 / 152 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Chestnut St was $9,145, up 1.5% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Wakefield Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Wakefield Town |
| Unified School District | Wakefield School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,145.00 (+1.49%) | $805,700 (+0.59%) Land $353,500 Building $452,200 |
| 2024 | $9,011.00 (+5.11%) | $801,000 (+9.59%) Land $351,400 Building $449,600 |
| 2023 | $8,573.00 | $730,900 Land $320,500 Building $410,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 42 Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1984.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1984) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1984 · tidal / storm surge |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 42 Chestnut St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WAKEFIELD WATER DEPT serves 27,090 people · EPA ID MA3305000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 596 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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